[TS3] How to Take a Sim Picture

August 26, 2010

This is my way of taking sim pictures. I think there's no secret. It's a very very low-tech method. Even no need to Photoshop.

Welcome to my studio! It's a shoddy tiny shed. The reality is always insipid. Usually I put those lights, like this. And I always adjust brightness levels of lights according to a skin/object color. Those round floor mats are just markers for sim or light. Those flamingos haven't so much meaning. It's just for adding a color to background. No need to be flamingos. Only the reason is I love flamingo neons. When taking a picture in daytime, I get rid of table lamps, and sometimes put those windows by feelings. And I always use twallan's The MasterController and "moveobjects on" and "hideheadlineeffects on"cheats.

The way you played with colored lights and backgrounds in these shots was very fun and inspiring! I use this method too for "studio" shots. I find that over head lighting isn't very flattering, so floor lamps and desk lamps are teh way to go.

emmie : You are welcome. I'm a hardcore EA/Maxis-Matcher, cos this style really suits me (and I'm too lazy to handle lots of great CC!) But I love to see any kind of downloads and pics and play styles! I'm always impressed with their uniqueness.

And your pic!! Yay, the really super super cool superman<3 Thanks.

The Lunar Fox : Colored lights are fun! And I think floor lamps are must for studio shots. They give sparkles to eyes. The lighting system of TS3 is pretty nice. Thanks!